Jackson Hewitt plans 15,000 seasonal hires for tax season

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Jackson Hewitt Tax Services and its independently owned and operated franchisees plan to hire 15,000 new employees across the United States for the 2026-2027 tax season, the company announced on October 20, 2026. Recruiting begins with the company's annual National Hiring Week, which starts on October 26.

Roles and hiring events

The openings include full-time and part-time positions in tax preparation, client support, sales and customer service. They are spread across company-owned offices and franchise locations. According to the company, hiring events during the week are open to the public and may include on-site interviews, and qualified candidates may receive job offers on the spot. The company lists flexible schedules, career growth opportunities and the chance to serve local community members among the benefits of the jobs.

Gregory Macfarlane, CEO of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, said the company is looking for people who will not stop until they have found every credit and deduction available to their clients.

Training for newcomers

For applicants without a tax background, the company points to its local Fundamentals of Tax Preparation Course as the first step. The course covers filing requirements, dependents, filing status, self-employment and several types of income, including employee compensation, retirement income, interest and dividends. It also covers tax credits such as the Savers Credit, the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Depending on the location, the course is offered in person, virtually or online.

Jackson Hewitt has more than 5,100 franchise and company-owned locations, including 2,600 inside Walmart stores. The company notes that most of its locations are run by independent franchisees, who are the employers of the staff working there and set their own employment policies. Job seekers can apply through the careers section of the company website or by contacting a local office.

Source: JACKSON HEWITT SEEKS 15,000 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE